El Monte, CA · Los Angeles County
Officer Misconduct Complaint Form
El Monte residents can use this bilingual police department form to report alleged improper conduct by an officer and provide details for investigation.
What this form is
The El Monte Police Department Officer Misconduct Complaint form records when and where an incident occurred, information about the complainant and witnesses, and the officer or officers involved. It also provides space to describe the occurrence and for the department to record investigation and notification details. The form explains the complainant’s right to make a complaint and have it investigated.
Who needs it
A person who believes an El Monte police officer behaved improperly can use this form to make a complaint to the police department.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the complainant signs and dates the complaint, including all copies of page 2, and a witness signature line is provided.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Officer Misconduct Complaint Form.
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Complete The Complaint
Enter the incident details, complainant and witness information, officer details, and a description of the occurrence.
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Sign The Complaint
Sign and date the complaint; the form says the complainant must sign all copies of page 2.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Officer Misconduct Complaint Form?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. The complainant must sign all copies of page 2; a witness signature line is also provided.
- What information does the complaint form request?
- It asks for incident details, complainant and witness information, the officer’s name or description, and a description of what happened.
- How do I submit the Officer Misconduct Complaint Form?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Officer Misconduct Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Monte form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.